NHT Resources

Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania's Annual Report for 2020-2021

Statement  from NHT's Auditor

NFP’s have been impacted by the increased reporting requirements with new accounting standards AASB 1058 Income of Not-for-Profit Entities, AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and AASB 16 Leases all applying for the first time, coupled with the implications arising from COVID-19. Significant delays were encountered to satisfy these increased requirements. To ensure adequate disclosures and accuracy of the financial statements further time was required to prepare the financial statements.

Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania's Annual Report for 2019 - 2020

In April 2020, NHT undertook to a mapping exercise of the Neighbourhood House network to get an overview of

• what Houses were seeing as the current needs in their communities;
• what was needed to help address these needs;
• how they expected to spend the additional $20K allocated to each House;
• what future needs or issues might be, and
• what good things were happening in their communities.

This is a summary of NHT's findings.

NHT's 2018-19 Final Accounts and Audit Report

Constitution Template for Neighbourhood Houses looking to update their constitution.  See the companion guide as a complimentary document to help make decisions about the content appropriate for your House.

 The role of every Board Member is to ensure the House, for which you re responsible on behalf of the membership of the Association, and the community, fulfills its purpose. The guiding question for all Board Members should be: "How will this assist the House to Fulfill its purpose?"

The Constitution of Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania - Supporting members to strengthen their communities.

Masterclass in Governance for Purpose.  Leading-edge strategies & tactics for nonprofit executives & Board members, presented by Steve Bowman of Conscious Governance in May 2018.
www.consciousgovernance.com

The boards purpose is to ensure that the House fulfills its purpose, and its purpose is community development.  to achieve this, the Board sets the strategic direction of the House and then monitors that things are on course.

One of the key roles of being a Board member is to monitor the finances of the organisation.  All board members are responsible for the overall finances of the organisation.

Governance is the role of the board.  It has a big picture, strategic focus.
Management is the role of the Manager.  It has a day-to-day operational focus.

Neighbourhood Houses are places where people come together and find support, belonging and purpose.  They work together to support their local community and make a real difference in people's lives.  

Houses are run b y the community, for the community and offer a wide range of programs and activities for local people.  The purpose of the House is Community Development

The purpose of the Board is to ensure the House achieves its purpose.  The purpose of the House is community development.

This video links to the first chapter of the Handbook For Neighbourhood House Boards.

An agenda template for a Board meeting.

A guide to the taking of Board meeting minutes.

A template for the taking of Board minutes.

Tips for the Board President on chairing meetings.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities of the Board President.

A summary of the duties of the Board Secretary.

Checklist to assist the Board self assess its performance.

A checklist for the induction of new Board members.

A Handbook for Neighbourhood House Boards.  A fantastic resource, with chapter summaries.  A must have for all board members.

NHT's Election Priorities for the 2021 State Election

The program for Conference 2020

Newsletter November 2019

Media Release 16 March 2020

Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania's membership policy

NHT's Strategic Plan for 2021-2024 outlining our vision, mission and goals.

Cormac Russell Presentation 1 from Wednesday 25 September at Conference 2019

Governance presentation from Tracey at Conference 2019

Governance presentation - Richard Rollins from Quartz

Register for NHT Conference Expo - 16 September

Cancellation policy for Conference

Spreadsheet for House group bookings for conference

Tips for how to navigate the new website.

Don't forget to give us any feedback, or let us know if you find any mistakes.  Email nht@nht.org.au

Booking for for the NHT training and meeting room

Friends of NHT membership costs $44.00 per year (inc GST). As a Friend you will receive a copy of our newsletter and invitations to and information about forthcoming events and activities.

Creating Community Food Security through Neighbourhood Houses 2021 FINAL with funding recommendations for the future. NHT summary from surveying Neighbourhood Houses about their Food Security related activities.

NHT's Child and Youth Health Strategy Submission 2021-22

The NHT audited financial report for 2019-20

The final service report to the Department of Health and Human Services by Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania forthe Thriving Communities Healthy Families project.

NHT has provided this submission to the Tasmanian State Government for the Future of Gaming in Tasmania (Future Gaming Market) Policy.

NHT's Budget Priority Statements to the Tasmanian Government for the State Budget from 2018-19 onwards

Our Outcomes Report for the Neighbourhood Houses Network for 2016-17

The purpose of this policy is to guide NHT, its Board of Management, employees and volunteers in resolving grievances and complaints raised by people or organisations external to NHT.

Equal Opportunity Tasmania has prepared this guide for everyone involved in employment in Tasmania. It provides a practical ways to make Equal Opportunity work for and not against you. It provides action checklists which will help you make your workplace fairer.

Outcomes Reporting: Daily Counting Sheet

Outcomes Reporting: Activity Data Template 

Outcomes Reporting: Category Definitions 

Outcomes Reporting: Partner survey template 

Outcomes Reporting: Partner survey instructions

Outcomes Reporting: Participant survey instructions

Outcomes Reporting: Participant survey template

Outcomes reporting: Priority Area Template instructions

Outcomes Reporting: Priority Area Template

Outcomes Reporting: Activity Data Template instructions

These Emergency Relief Leaflets are in easy English and are separated into the three regions - North West, Northern and Southern Tasmania.

Aurora has compiled this fact sheet outlining financial support as well as energy tips and tools for Community Service Providers to assist people during Covid-19.

Information was compiled in June 2020.

Andrew Fuller provided the Network with an overview about looking after ourselves in challenging times, and responded to questions from the network, on Thursday 4 June.  Here is a brief summary of that information.

Please use sanitizer sign

Elder abuse resources from the Aus Human Rights Commission

Elder Abuse bookmark from Aus Human Rights Commission

This Fact Sheet has come from the Federal Government outlining their assistance to businesses including NFP. To keep up to date with the assistance available go to the ATO 

These resources have been sourced from the  World Health Organisation WHO , Department of Health (TAS) and Department of Health (AUST) the phone number for the Public Health Hotline (TAS) is 1800 671 738. Please visit their sites for more information and further resources.

For information regarding employment conditions relating to coronavirus visit Fair Work Ombudsman

DPAC communique 25 July 2019

Update on our Outcomes Reporting process

NHT in collaboration with member Houses and the Department of Education, Skills and Employment has developed this Work for the Dole (WFD) Agreement template for Houses to use with Jobactive Providers.

A sample poster covering the rights and responsibilities of House participants and visitors. Available in A3 and A4 formats

A sample poster covering the code of conduct for participants in House activities.

A guide to the use and understanding of social media.

Example of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for use by Houses.

A template for the list of key dates for House activities and requirements.

Food safety practices as advised by the Australia New Zealand Food Authority.

Information on the types of risk faced by Houses and how to manage them.

Sample signage for exiting in case of emergency.

A spreadsheet of the contact details for all Neighbourhood Houses in Tasmania

Handbook covering conflict and grievance resolution both internal and external.

A tool to help you understand your level of risk and what action you should take to assess your status

NHT is providing this information to assist Neighbourhood Houses with the current Coronavirus situation. NHT will keep updating this information as often as possible. Please contact us with any questions or concerns and we will do our best to assist.

Neighbourhood House Program, Crown property ownership changes

In 2020, Crown owned properties (occupied by Neighbourhood Houses) will be transferred to the Department of Communities and managed by Housing Tasmania.

From 1 February 2020 reporting of emergency and maintenance issues is to be made through: Housing Tasmania Portfolio Maintenance 1300 665 663

The affected Houses have been contacted directly by Community Services Policy and Programs.

 Please note:  There are no changes for Houses with leases through Housing Tasmania, or that have other lease arrangements (or own their own properties)

A "recipe" for a successful Eating With Friends group

A list of where to find Eating With Friends groups in Tasmania

Eating With Friends - Still creating healthier lives 16 years on

Eating with Friends and the Benefits of Social Eating

Brochure about Eating With Friends in Tasmania

EWF newsletter from 2019.

EWF related research and evaluation information

2018 EWF newsletters

Information and Funding Request form for the Art from the Heart grant of $500

Daily Counting Sheet template,  This document can be used to collect daily contacts.  It can then be collated into the Activity Data Template - where the report collates the data for reporting purposes.

Everyday Literacy for Local Communities (ELLC) project was independently evaluated in 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018 by PDF Management Services Pty Ltd. 

STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 2019–2023 PART 2
Achieving, Belonging,
Celebrating, Doing – Community Development in Action

Part 2 of Neighbourhood House Program Strategic Framework 2019-2023 provides an overview of the operations and practice of the Houses. The Strategic Framework has been developed in partnership between the Tasmanian Government and the Neighbourhood House Network, and aligns with the Tasmanian Government and Neighbourhood Houses Shared Commitment to Collaboration: A protocol for working together for the benefit of local communities.

Working with Men - Glen Poole AMHF - presentation from Conference 2019

Nicole Battle presentation on ANCHA given at Conference 2019

Grant Writing Workshop by Mike Brindley from RDA

Cormac Russell Presentation 2 - Thursday 26 September 2019

To book our training room please complete this form and email to admin@nht.org.au

ANHCA's submission to the Inquiry into the Adequacy of Newstart and related payments and alternative mechanisms to determine the level of income support payments in Australia.

Stories about the real difference that people and Neighbourhood Houses can make

Stories of Us. Showcasing success in Tasmania communities.

A sample policy covering the circumstances where children may be brought to work.

Policy template covering conflict and grievance resolution.

A guide to the results from a Working with Children Check.

Guide to the Working with Children Check for Volunteers.

Department of Justice guide to the impact of different types of criminal record on the Working with Children Check.

Guide to the Working with Children Check for paid workers.

Frequently asked questions about the Working with Children Check.

A Department of Justice guide to exemptions from the Working with Children Check.

Guide to verifying a person's Working with Children Check.

Details of what is assessed when you apply for a Working with Children Check.

Department of Justice guide for those working in child care services.

Department of Justice guide to applying for a Working with Children Check.

PowerPoint presentation covering the requirements for Volunteer induction.

Notes from PowerPoint presentation covering the requirements for Volunteer induction.

A sample spreadsheet designed to keep track of when Volunteers are inducted and when updates to training or information are required.

A guide to the induction of Volunteers.

A sample form for requesting training.

Step by step guide to hiring staff.

Guide to the use of staff performance reviews.

A template for the position description of a Senior Manager.

A template for the position description of the House Manager.

A template for the position description of a Assistant Manager.

A template for the position description of a Project Coordinator.

A template for the position description of a Finance-Admin Officer

A template for the position description of a Project Worker.

A template for the position description of an Administrative Officer.

A template for the position description of a cleaner or House worker.

A template for the position description of an Assistant Administration Officer.

A summary of position titles, levels and tasks.

Copy of the Act.

Fact sheet on unlawful discrimination.

Guide to dealing with discrimination, harassment and bullying.

Neighbourhood Houses Tas has created a video that promotes the fantastic work done through the 35 Neighbourhood Houses across Tasmania..  There is also a 30 second Community Announcement version below.

Peter Westoby and Tina Lathouras presented the Spiral Method Community Development workshops in June 2019.  Here Peter talked further about Commuinty Development, some history and context around CD.  

Practical resources for Neighbourhood Houses and communities.

Community Development in Action: A Handbook for Neighbourhood Houses is our latest resource, available here electronically or in your Tassie based Neighbourhood House.  Additional copies are available for purchase - please contact nht@nht.org.au to place an order

In a previous project we worked with Tasmania Medicare Local to develop a toolkit in partnership with Kylie Eastley Consultancy, Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania and the Tasmanian Government Department of Health and Human Services .  The Toolkit included an introductory manual and some additional resources

A sample form for gaining consent to take images of a child.

A sample policy covering what is acceptable behaviour for all visitors to the House.

Consent form for collecting images of an adult.

Sample policy for Houses to provide a framework for good communications within the workplace.

Sample policy for Houses covering the framework and guidelines for establishing valuable partnerships with Sponsors.

Sample policy for Houses covering the use of social media.

Sample policy for Houses covering risk awareness and mitigation.

Sample policy for Houses providing guidelines for the hiring and use of House premises and facilities.

Sample policy for Houses setting out the guidelines for the use of personal protective equipment.

Sample policy to assist Houses to establish a framework for an effective working relationship with the media.

Sample policy for Houses detailing the safe approach to manual tasks.

Sample policy covering the requirements for when the House is locked down for the safety of persons inside the House.

Sample policy to give clear guidance on the House's position on ownership and management of intellectual property.

Sample policy covering the requirements if a home visit is planned by House personnel.

Sample policy for Houses covering the safe use of chemicals.

Sample policy for Houses covering the workplace rules in relation to alcohol and drugs.

Sample policy and procedure covering the control of infection within a House.

Guide to developing House polices.

A sample policy covering the initial screening required before a volunteer starts.

A sample policy covering the requirements and processes to ensure workplace health and safety.

A sample policy covering the processes for instances where a staff member may need to be disciplined.

A sample policy covering the inducting and supporting of new staff members. 

A sample form to assist with staff development and performance review.

A sample policy covering the processes of staff development and performance review.

A sample policy outlining the principles and procedures to be following in the staff recruitment and selection process.

A sample policy covering the approach to be taken with occupational rehabilitation.

A sample policy covering the processes associated with long service leave.

A sample policy covering the types of paid and unpaid leave that may be taken.

A sample policy covering the requirements for a House to provide equal employment opportunities.

A sample policy covering the requirements for debriefing after a critical incident.

Form to report incident of discrimination, harassment or bullying.

Checklist for action following notification of discrimination, harassment or bullying incident.

Policy template covering anti-discrimination, harassment and bullying.

Policy template covering the requirements for inducting a new House Manager.

A guide to strategic planning from the Institute of Community Directors Australia.

A guide on the whys and wherefores of strategic planning.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities of the Board Treasurer.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities of the Public Officer.

A guide to the delegation of authority between Board and House Management.

Copy of Associations Incorporation (Model Rules) Regulations 2017

Copy of the Act.

Fact sheet on incorporated associations.

An example of an income and expenditure statement (profit and loss statement).

Information on how to read a balance sheet.

Guide to the role and responsibilities of a Treasurer in the community sector.

Information on how to prepare a budget.

An example of the content for a basic budget.

Guide to budgets and financial reports.

A summary of the different levels or methods of engagement between the House and the community.

A guide for Houses on maintaining a connection between House and community.

A sample policy for Houses covering conflicts of interest for the Board, managers, staff and volunteers

A sample policy for Houses to set a clear direction for the Board and Manager to effectively work together.

A sample policy for Houses covering ethical behaviour and conduct.

A sample policy for Houses setting out the guidelines for the management of confidentiality and privacy in the workplace.

A summary of the duties of the Staff Liaison Officer.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities of the House Grievance Officer.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities of the House Manager.